Wallaceburg Ontario Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy for Sun Damaged Skin
Nothing says summer quite like a long day at the beach, but did you know that exposing your skin to the sun for long periods of time is dangerous? Unprotected exposure to sunny weather can increase your risk of developing skin cancer and can result in the formation of superficial sun spots both on top of and underneath the skin. If sun damage has you worried about your health, don't wait to have it check out. Contact Medical Aesthetics today and book one of their Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy sessions. Our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy sessions are the treatment of choice for those suffering from moderate to severe sun damage, including pre-cancerous actinic keratosis lesions.
What are Actinic Keratosis Lesions?
Actinic Keratosis (AK) lesions are a common skin condition that can signal the early onset of skin cancer in some individuals. AK lesions develop as a result to prolonged exposure to the sun, specifically ultraviolet radiation, and often take years to become visible. If left untreated, AK lesions can turn into squamous cell carcinoma, which is the second most common form of skin cancer. Luckily, the Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments offered by Medical Aesthetics can help remove these lesions and prevent cancer.
How Does Photodynamic Therapy Get Rid of AK Lesions?
Our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments remove AK lesions through the use of a special topical solution that's activated by a light or laser. The solution is specially formulated to target and kill abnormal cells; this means that it is only absorbed by cells such as those that are active in pre-cancerous actinic keratosis, sun damaged skin, and acne conditions. This selectivity helps to quickly and efficiently restore your skin to a healthy, normal condition.
Will The Treatment Leave My Skin Looking Blotchy?
Absolutely not! One of the biggest benefits of our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments is that they improve the overall appearance of the entire treatment area. As opposed to spot treatments, that target only specific areas, our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic treatments improve the entire treated area by creating one colour, texture, and tone to your skin.
How Long Before I Start Seeing Results?
Photodynamic therapy provides immediate results; however, you may require more than one treatment in order to achieve your desired results. To achieve maximum results and ensure that all of the pre-cancerous cells have been removed, Medical Aesthetics recommends receiving a minimum of three Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments two to four weeks apart.
Advantages of Photodynamic Therapy Treatments
There are many advantages associated with our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments. In fact, photodynamic therapy is often referred to as the "ideal treatment" for sun damaged skin as it is:
- Well-tolerated and essentially painless
- Easily performed by a specialty team of dermatologists and physicians
- Non-invasive (requires no needs or surgery)
- Excellent cosmetic outcome and additional medical benefits
Our Wallaceburg Ontario photodynamic therapy treatments can improve blotchy pigmentation, remove sun damaged pre-cancerous zones, and improves the appearance of acne scars. For more information on this fast and effective skincare treatment, please contact Medical Aesthetics at 519.351.4545.